Solicitation is Restricted to the Current Region 5 FERM BPA Holders.
SOL #: 12363N26Q4056Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Agriculture
Forest Service
USDA-FS, STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BRANCH
Washington, DC, 202501138, United States
Place of Performance
Clovis, CA
NAICS
Highway (237310)
PSC
Construction Of Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, And Railways (Y1LB)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Feb 12, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 6, 2026, 5:00 PM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service, specifically the USDA-FS, STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BRANCH, is issuing a solicitation for "AR Whiskey Falls Rd Repairs" in the Sierra National Forest, Madera County, California. This opportunity is restricted to current Region 5 FERM BPA Holders and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The project involves significant road repairs to address damage from 2023 atmospheric river events. Proposals are due March 6, 2026, by 10:00 AM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The project focuses on repairing approximately 128 miles of National Forest Roads. Key tasks include:
- Grading roads (in slope, out slope, and crowned).
- Replacing culverts and installing metal end sections.
- Replacing existing gates.
- Placing base rock to reconstruct drivable rolling dips.
- Reestablishing drainage functions to protect road integrity.
- Work hours are limited to non-holiday weekdays, Monday-Friday, 0700-17:30.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Eligibility: Restricted to Current Region 5 FERM BPA Holders.
- Estimated Period of Performance: March 12, 2026 - July 16, 2026 (120 days).
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
- Submission Deadline: March 6, 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time.
- Published Date: February 12, 2026.
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Technical Capability
- Relevant Past Performance
- Price
Additional Notes
- Contractor must obtain all necessary licenses and permits.
- Required submittals include a site-specific safety plan and as-built drawings.
- Bid Bonds are required for proposals over $150,000.
- Payment and Performance bonds are required for construction projects over $35,000.
- Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations are applicable.
People
Points of Contact
Chad A.T. BullockPRIMARY
Jim KaminskiSECONDARY
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Posted: Feb 12, 2026